The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.72 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
17.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.29 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
19 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
419 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
168.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft